What Is Orton-Gillingham? A Multisensory, Structured Literacy Approach
What Is Orton-Gillingham? A Multisensory, Structured Literacy Approach Orton-Gillingham (O.G.) is a structured, multisensory, and explicit approach to teaching reading, writing, and spelling. It is particularly designed for students with dyslexia and other reading...
🧠How SOAR Builds Strong Literacy Foundations for All Learning
🧠How SOAR Builds Strong Literacy Foundations for All Learning Literacy is the foundation of all learning, influencing a child’s ability to excel in every subject. At Strands of Accelerated Reading (SOAR) in Buffalo, NY, we believe that strong foundational literacy...
Why Building Neural Pathways Is Essential for Literacy
Why Building Neural Pathways Is Essential for Literacy 🧠Why Are Neural Pathways Important for Literacy? Reading depends on strong brain connections that link different regions. These regions must work together to turn letters into sounds, sounds into words, and words...
Filling the Literacy Void: How SOAR Is Responding to the Demand for Science-Based Reading Intervention
Filling the Literacy Void: How SOAR Is Responding to the Demand for Science-Based Reading Intervention A Literacy Crisis Demands Immediate Action The current literacy landscape in American schools has reached a critical juncture. Emily Hanford’s widely discussed...
Changing the Literacy Trajectory in Our Country: If Not Now, Then When?
Changing the Literacy Trajectory in Our Country: If Not Now, Then When? The Literacy Problem The literacy crisis in America is not just an educational problem but a national emergency. On January 29, 2025, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)...Strands of Accelerated Reading
S.O.A.R. is the life long dream of Suzanne Pollutro, an educator of 15 years, with NYS certifications in PK – 6th Elementary Education, Literacy, Bilingual / ENL, and in SBL/SDL Administration.
“I hope that you will consider allowing me to partner with you in the education of your most precious treasures – your children. I will work hard to earn your trust and to ensure your children become skilled readers, and more!”